Osteochondritis dissecans

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

An osteochondral fragment is seen at the inferomedial aspect of the medial femoral condyle.

Knee joint

mri

A detached non-displaced osteochondral fragment at the inferomedial aspect of the medial femoral condyle, in keeping with osteochondritis dissecans grade III.

Case Discussion

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. 

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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